Improvement in harvester-reels



J. H. KELLER.

' Harvester. Reel.

N0. 108,912. Patented NOV. 1, 1870.

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JOHN H. KELLER, OF BOALSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.

IMPROVEMENT IN HARVESTER-REELS.

Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 108,912, dated November 1, 1870.

Figure 1 of the drawing is atop view of my invention. Fig. 2 is a side view of the same.

My invention has relation to an improvement in my reel for reaping-machines for which Letters Patent were granted August 31, 1869; and it consists in the construction and novel arrangement of devices whereby it is rendered more efficient.

The letter A of the drawing represents the reel pivoted to the movable arm B. The pulley on the end of the reel, by means of which it is operated, is denoted by 0. d represents a pulley placed at the hinge or point of flexure; and e e are similar pulleys, placed, re-

spectively, at the upper and lower portions of the rigid oblique post E, which forms the lower portion of the reel-support S. H represents the lever by means of which the height of the reel is adjusted, and k is the ratchet by which the lever is secured in any desired position. 2 designates the endless rope, so arranged that its tension upon the four pulleys shall be unchanged whatever be the position of the movable branch of the reel-support with reference to the rigid branch E. L designates an adjustable prop, pivoted to the oblique post E and connected by the adjustable rod f to the lever H, which is provided. with a series of perforations, in n, for the adjustment thereof.

The upper end of .the prop L is forked, to

provide bearings for a roller, 8, designed to obviate the friction consequent upon the moveinentof the arm of the reel-support which bears upon it.

What I claim as my invention, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-- The combination of the standard E, hinged reel-support B, lever H, connecting-rod f, and prop L, provided with the friction-roller s, substantially as and for the purpose specified.

In testimony that I claim the above I have hereunto subscribed my name in the presence Witnesses:

J. S. HOUSMAN, D. F. LUsE. 

